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M123 JCG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

75,307 mi
Last recorded75,307 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 JCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 75,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 27 May 2025 74,383 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 73,377 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 71,364 miles

Offside Rear silencer clamp broken due to corrosion and has a slight gas leak (system is secure )

Pass 29 Apr 2022 69,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge due to under inflation (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front mirror lens damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2022 69,132 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 68,265 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 66,526 miles

lower part of front bumper split

Pass 8 Jun 2018 63,570 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 63,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 58,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 57,400 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine cover and under-shields fitted at time of test

Park brake effort slightly low

coil spring corroded Both rear lower coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 56,017 miles

Boot struts weak, attention soon.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades starting to wear.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 54,223 miles

Both tailgate struts weak

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 48,756 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing inner edges.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 44,464 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 38,664 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 33,759 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 33,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,171 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 18,807 miles

osf tyre rolling on inside edge

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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M123 JCG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 56,199 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M123 JCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M123 JCG registered?

M123 JCG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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